MAM 2023

MAM Behind the Mic

Venue dlr Mill Theatre
Date 22 Sept 2023
Photo Ecardo Baader

MAM
Behind the Mic 2023

The great women of Mothers Artists Makers joined forces again for Culture Night, sharing songs, drama, comedy.

I sang a trio of songs which are linked by the theme of a rainbow. Missed the Flight tells the true story of flying over the alps and seeing a wondrous optical illusion. My Rainbow Child is a song about my third daughter Lola, a brave and courageous jewel. The trio is completed with Holly’s Song, also invoking the power of a rainbow.

Myself and Ecardo Baader, also on guitar, closed with Conflict Resolution a song about war, yielding and the sign of peace.

Friday 22nd September, dlr Mill Theatre (Maureen O’Hara Studio), 8.15pm

MAM
Behind the Mic 2022 (online)

Despite restriction the great women of Mothers Artists Makers joined forces to share their stories, their songs and their art online.

3rd February 2022, Online

MAM
Behind the Mic 2018

I joined the mighty women of Mothers Artists Makers to sing a selection of my own songs. In a line-up with a great bunch of artists who are mothers we shared music, comedy, sketches and drama.

Icarus is about people who can fly spontaneously and is dedicated to people who create beautiful experiences like my colleagues and friends who organise festivals.

Juno’s Song is for my second daughter, Juno, who was a worried little bundle when she was born.

Shine Your Light, a rousing feminist anthem and the evening’s finale, included a chorus of all Mam Behind the Mic performers. I was proud to lead this group of inspired artists to encourage each and every woman to stand up and shine your light.

29th May, 08.30pm, Smock Alley Theatre, 2018

Nollag na MAM 2018

To celebrate Nollag na mBan on January 6th, the members of Mothers Artists Makers created a beautiful cabaret on the intimate stage of Árus an Phiarsaigh (The Pearse Centre at 27 Pearse St). I sang a selection of songs a capella and unplugged.

For Holly is written for my niece and is inspired by a rainbow.

A Constant Agitation is a tongue in cheek reflection of the state of the human mind from an uptight persona who cannot find peace.

Narnia is a song of hope and light.

6th January, 8pm, Ionad an Phiarsaigh (The Pearse Centre), 2018

MAM
Behind the Mic 2017

Mothers Artists Makers presented the work of artists who are mothers at Smock Alley Theatre in April 2017. I performed two of my original songs backed by Fiona Browne (The Dionnes) and Marián Araújo Marcote.

Ruby My Beauty is for my first daughter Ruby. The song celebrates the playfulness, wonder and joy Ruby brought to our lives.

The Year of the Horse is a feminist anthem like no other, lamenting what part of this life is fair, in the context of an enduring patriarchy.

Upcoming Gigs

FIRST FORTNIGHT FESTIVAL Cistin In Partnership with St Patrick's Mental Health Services
DATE 14 January 2021, 7pm ONLINE
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